N417FX

This article covers the Embraer EMB-545 Praetor 500 airframe bearing US registration N417FX, serial number 55010036, built in 2018. The airframe is owned and operated by FLEXJET LLC, an Ohio-based limited liability company headquartered in Cleveland, OH, and is registered on the US civil registry. Registration and ownership by FLEXJET LLC represent the principal recorded operational custody for this specific airframe. Valuation data lists the airframe at $16,500,000, reflecting its market position and configuration at the time of the last appraisal.

The aircraft is configured in a typical 7–11 passenger executive layout with club seating, a forward galley, an aft lavatory, and in-flight accessible baggage, matching the cabin standards for Praetor 500 examples; the published seating capacity for this airframe is 11. Avionics are provided by the Collins Pro Line Fusion integrated flight deck, supporting advanced situational awareness and flight management capabilities for high-utilization business operations. Operated from Flexjet’s base in Cleveland, OH, the Praetor 500’s performance—particularly its long-range capability of 3,340 nm and cruise of 466 kts—suits transcontinental missions and regional international hops typical of fractional ownership and charter missions. Maintenance planning centers on twin Honeywell HTF7500E turbofans and associated scheduled checks consistent with Embraer and operator programs.

The Embraer EMB-545 Praetor 500 occupies the super-midsize/light-heavy portion of the business jet market, offering high-speed cruise and transcontinental range in a relatively compact airframe; this example, N417FX, benefits from the HTF7500E engines producing 6,540 lbf each and a certified ceiling of 45,000 ft. Competing models in its class include other light-to-mid-size business jets that balance cabin comfort, range, and operating cost; buyer and charter demand typically favors demonstrable range and modern avionics suites such as the Collins Pro Line Fusion fitted to this airframe. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific 2018-built airframe reflect operator maintenance pedigree, engine life remaining, and its documented configuration under FLEXJET LLC ownership.